Campaign Tech Update: Jono Kupferberg, CEO of Hubdialer, on Predictive Dialing
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Jono Kupferberg spent 10 years running his start-up, small business sneaker company before revisiting his early passion of politics to become CEO of Hubdialer - a predictive dialer tool that works with progressive candidates and organizations, including Bernie Sanders for President, Everytown for Gun Safety, the DCCC, major unions, and more. In this conversation, Jono demystifies what "predictive dialing" is, gives case studies of how it can work, and best practices on integrating it into a successful volunteer program.
IN THIS EPISODE…
Jono’s roots in Chicago politics…
The two experiences that crystallized Jono’s interest in working in politics…
Jono’s experience as a teenager as part of the lockdown in DC on September 11, 2001…
Before working in politics Jono starts a 10-year business selling athletic-team branded sneakers…
How Jono’s politics changed (and didn’t change) in 10 years running his own start-up small business…
How Jono becomes CEO of Hubdialer…
What is “predictive dialing” anyway?
Jono breaks down relevant FCC regulations that impact political phone programs…
The role that text messaging plays in an effective program…
Jono’s case study of how the Vermont Democratic Party and Everytown for Gun Safety use this tool to leverage their strength…
Best practices for high volunteer engagement over the phone…
Jono’s strangest work habit…
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